Fora 6 GTel Manual De Instrucciones página 11

Blood from sites other than the fingertip (For Blood
™
Glucose Test Strip Only)
Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their
blood glucose levels using other areas of the body other
than the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow AST to be
performed on sites other than the fingertips. Please consult
your health care professional before you begin AST.
Alternative site sample results may be different from fingertip
sample results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g.,
after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after exercise).
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the
following times:
• During a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since
the last meal).
• Two hours or more after taking insulin.
• Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT rely on test results at an alternative sampling site, but
use samples taken from the fingertip, if any of the following
applies:
• You think your blood sugar is low.
• You are not aware of symptoms when you become
hypoglycemic.
• The results do not agree with the way you feel.
• After a meal.
• After exercise.
• During illness.
• During times of stress.
To obtain a blood sample from the alternative sites, please
rub the puncture site for approximately 20 seconds.
1. Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap.
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2. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears
on the release button window.
Important!
• Do not use results from alternative site samples to calibrate
continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS), or for
insulin dose calculations.
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated
punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and
calluses.
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